Research Scientist

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• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health support

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JOB PURPOSE

The purpose of this position is to   operate orbitrap   Exploris   480 mass   spectrometer   and   participate   in grant related research projects at the   RCMI Proteomics Core facility . The projects require extensive knowledge of Mass Spectrometry Proteomics and related data analysis techniques, protein   chemistry   and biochemistry. This position typically reports to the   Director of   RCMI Proteomics Core facility .

SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY:

Under the supervision of the   RCMI Proteomics Core   Director, formally plans, executes the designated project (s) in the laboratory.   Typically   responsible for performing non-supervisory   duties, but   usually   participates   in the training and supervision of the laboratory work of students .

NATURE AND SCOPE:

Internal contacts include   investigators   administrators, faculty, staff and students both within the department/center and University-wide. External contacts include government agencies, scientific collaborators, vendors, visitors, and the   general public .

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Operate and maintain Orbitrap   Exploris   480.   Plan, develop, execute, and coordinate strategies in pursuit of designated research project(s), and other types of projects as may be needed. Implement approved center/department policies and procedures in the pursuit/support of research projects and grant applications.

• Interact with peers to gain experience on ongoing project(s), report to PI concerning project execution, research operation and recommend operational changes, as needed.

• Prepare research manuscripts for publication, contribute to grant preparation, and contribute to preparation of annual reports.

• Ensure that research goals and   objectives   specified for the assigned project(s) are   accomplished   in accordance   within   established priorities, time and funding limitations, or other specifications.

• Develop and schedule project-specific research support plans   in accordance with   overall workload, project needs, and resources.

• Recommend   additional   equipment, software, and resources needed for project development. Prepare ad hoc reports on status of projects for the director.

• Confer with and   advise staff, students and faculty to   provide   technical advice, problem solving   assistance , and center/department policy information; answers to questions   relative   to specific research projects.

• Work with evaluation professional(s) to advise and implement evaluation methodologies to assess center/department effectiveness.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

CORE   COMPETENCIES:

• Perform specialized lab techniques, including (but not limited to) Mass Spectrometry, protein   isolation   and purification.   Expertise   in proteomics data analysis is a   plus.

• Skill in the operation of   a mass spectrometer, preferably   Thermo   instruments   ( i.e.   an   Oribtrap ) , Windows-based   computers   and related software applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

• Ability to   establish   and maintain effective and harmonious work relations with faculty, staff,   students   and external entities.

• Ability to plan,   organize   and coordinate work with others.

• Ability to multi-task efficiently.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

PhD Degree in related   field   (Biological Sciences/Chemistry, Biochemistry) and 5 years of related work experience .

Compliance Salary Range Disclosure

$65,000-$75,000